Chapter 0050

MAE

She walks into the penthouse without a word, and I follow behind her. The tension between us lingers like a thick fog as we exit the car. Ryder, sensing the gravity of the situation, offers a concerned look but chooses not to pry further.

Inside the penthouse, we find Victoria waiting as the elevator doors open. "Welcome Ma'am," she bows her head slightly. "This must be your sister, Mr. Hayes informed me that she will be staying here with us from now on," she continues.

"Yes, this is my sister Lily. Lily, this is Victoria," I say, my voice still choked with emotions.

Victoria bows her head slightly again at Lily but Lily doesn't say a word, she just gives her a weak smile. "Well, I have prepared a separate room for her. Will you want anything for dinner?" Victoria asks.

"Well, I was-" I try to speak up knowing Lily must be famished but she interrupts me halfway.

"Just show me my room," Lily says walking forward. Victoria stares at me noticing the tension between us but she does